Body odor

[Lirpa]

The crystal salt deoderants make my armpits red and angry. I made some homemade deoderant with coconut oil, baking soda and cornstarch. The baking soda in it made my armpits red and angry so I think anything salty is too irritating for me. I tried just coconut oil and that worked "okay" in the winter months. I have used Tom of Maine's Unscented Deoderant for years but during the summer it doesn't completely cover the odor completely.

I tried using Dr. Wood's Tea Tree Oil Castile Soap to wash with since tea tree oil is antibacterial but it makes my armpits stink even worse! So odd.

 

[Chu]

The crystal salt deoderants make my armpits red and angry. I made some homemade deoderant with coconut oil, baking soda and cornstarch. The baking soda in it made my armpits red and angry so I think anything salty is too irritating for me. I tried just coconut oil and that worked "okay" in the winter months. I have used Tom of Maine's Unscented Deoderant for years but during the summer it doesn't completely cover the odor completely.

Corn starch is a bad idea, IMO. We know it's toxic for a big part of the population, so putting it on your skin might not be safe at all. For some, coconut is not ideal either, and can cause rashes.

I think that what we've found (the alum stick for those who can, or baking soda, or natural deodorants) should work for everyone. Provided that each person has a healthy diet. I used to need deodorant all the time, constantly. Not now. There is no smell unless I eat something bad for me. Staying "paleo" does the job. After all, all that body odor is nothing but toxins and bacteria being released, right? So better to put as few as possible in our bodies. Otherwise, even the most natural deodorant will only be dealing with the symptoms, and not solving the real issue.

My 2 cents.

 

[Lirpa]

The crystal salt deoderants make my armpits red and angry. I made some homemade deoderant with coconut oil, baking soda and cornstarch. The baking soda in it made my armpits red and angry so I think anything salty is too irritating for me. I tried just coconut oil and that worked "okay" in the winter months. I have used Tom of Maine's Unscented Deoderant for years but during the summer it doesn't completely cover the odor completely.

Corn starch is a bad idea, IMO. We know it's toxic for a big part of the population, so putting it on your skin might not be safe at all. For some, coconut is not ideal either, and can cause rashes.

I think that what we've found (the alum stick for those who can, or baking soda, or natural deodorants) should work for everyone. Provided that each person has a healthy diet. I used to need deodorant all the time, constantly. Not now. There is no smell unless I eat something bad for me. Staying "paleo" does the job. After all, all that body odor is nothing but toxins and bacteria being released, right? So better to put as few as possible in our bodies. Otherwise, even the most natural deodorant will only be dealing with the symptoms, and not solving the real issue.

My 2 cents.

Thank you for the information on cornstarch! Had no ideer it was evail!

 

[loreta]

Since someone in this forum said that baking soda is good as deodorant I used it. And for me it works. No odors at all. Even during summer time. And it is so cheap!

 

[Chu]

Thank you for the information on cornstarch! Had no ideer it was evail!

Pretty evil, yes. Not only most of it is GMO, but also it can have gluten and other chemicals, plus it's a starch!! If I were you, I'd never put that on my skin.


http://cassiopaea.org/forum/index.php/topic,23698.msg324434.html#msg324434

https://www.sott.net/articles/show/190886-Corn-Syrup-s-Mercury-Surprise

https://www.sott.net/articles/show/237031-9-Foods-the-Government-is-Paying-for-You-to-Eat

I heard some use it to do their laundry, though (in the form of Baking powder) ;)

 

[pete02]

I think that what we've found (the alum stick for those who can, or baking soda, or natural deodorants) should work for everyone. Provided that each person has a healthy diet. I used to need deodorant all the time, constantly. Not now. There is no smell unless I eat something bad for me. Staying "paleo" does the job. After all, all that body odor is nothing but toxins and bacteria being released, right? So better to put as few as possible in our bodies. Otherwise, even the most natural deodorant will only be dealing with the symptoms, and not solving the real issue.

My 2 cents.

I've found the same thing to happen with me. I use the Thai deodorant stone that claims to be aluminum free [http://www.deodorantstones.com/] and have found that after some time now I can go a few days without using it before I start to detect any underarm odor. I had also suspected it had something to do with the diet because it wasn't so much when I was gluten free but now being paleo I have seen/smelled the difference. ;)

 

[hiker]

Dingo, thank you very much for bringing up the use of baking soda as an anti-perspirant. I've tried it now for a while, and in my experience as well it absolutely works wonders! The best of the "non-poisonous" options, imo.

 

[mnmulchi]

I have not tried baking soda yet, but I have been using ethanol (Everclear 75.5% grain alcohol) for awhile successfully. I fill the bottom of a glass pyrex bowl with alcohol and keep a pad of cotton cheesecloth in the bowl to apply it with. The glass pyrex bowl also has an airtight lid to prevent evaporation. I usually just apply it once in the morning and am good to go for the rest of the day. If you sweat more during the day you can just reapply as needed. It has never irritated or dried out my skin and after applying it, it quickly evaporates and so your skin feels and smells natural.

 

[truth seeker]

I was using baking soda for awhile and found it quite effective myself. What's interesting now is that the longer I'm on the diet, there seems to be little need for deodorant at all as I find I don't really perspire the way I used to and if I do, there's no offending odor as before. I'm wondering if the process of switching over to ketosis changes the overall composition of perspiration - meaning that while water and salts are still lost, perhaps because there are few or fewer toxins for the body to release, there's less of a smell? Maybe it's those substances that cause the odor in the first place? If so, seems this diet is becoming more and more cost effective by the day. :P

 

[Minas Tirith]

Dingo, thank you very much for bringing up the use of baking soda as an anti-perspirant. I've tried it now for a while, and in my experience as well it absolutely works wonders! The best of the "non-poisonous" options, imo.

How do you keep the Baking Soda under your arms?
Maybe dumb question, but I tried different things and I'm tired to clean my bathroom off the white stuff again -
looks kinda funny on a colored towel - as if I would engage in illegal things

Discovered that way however that it is useful as bathroom scrubbing cleaner - with a bit of lemon juice!

EmmeYa

 

[Aliana]

Dingo, thank you very much for bringing up the use of baking soda as an anti-perspirant. I've tried it now for a while, and in my experience as well it absolutely works wonders! The best of the "non-poisonous" options, imo.

How do you keep the Baking Soda under your arms?
Maybe dumb question, but I tried different things and I'm tired to clean my bathroom off the white stuff again -
looks kinda funny on a colored towel - as if I would engage in illegal things

Discovered that way however that it is useful as bathroom scrubbing cleaner - with a bit of lemon juice!

EmmeYa

I recently found a recipe for deodorant on the website Laura recommended for canning bacon.
It is here: _http://ruralspin.com/2012/09/10/five-ingredients-for-an-effective-homemade-deodorant/

Here is the basic recipe - the full article describes what each ingredient does. I have the ingredients and it is on my list, but have not made it yet. One caveat - I would not use the glycerin. I have read that it draws moisture OUT of the lower layers of the skin, drying it from the inside out. I don't think leaving it out will matter. See here: _http://www.natural-health-information-centre.com/glycerin.html

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup baking soda
1/8 cup aloe vera gel (99% pure)
1 tablespoon vegetable glycerin
1/2 tsp coconut oil (you can use another type of oil, like apricot, if you wish)
1/8 tsp tea tree oil (use lavender oil if you are pregnant or allergic to tea tree oil)

Place all ingredients except for the tea tree oil in a small saucepan and heat on low heat until combined, stirring constantly. You don’t want the ingredients to boil, you just want them to warm until everything is evenly incorporated and smooth. Turn the heat off, add a small bit of tea tree oil and stir thoroughly. I then pour mine warm into a small, 1/2 cup jelly jar and keep it in my bathroom. Apply with fingers and that’s it!

I was using baking soda for awhile and found it quite effective myself. What's interesting now is that the longer I'm on the diet, there seems to be little need for deodorant at all as I find I don't really perspire the way I used to and if I do, there's no offending odor as before. I'm wondering if the process of switching over to ketosis changes the overall composition of perspiration - meaning that while water and salts are still lost, perhaps because there are few or fewer toxins for the body to release, there's less of a smell? Maybe it's those substances that cause the odor in the first place? If so, seems this diet is becoming more and more cost effective by the day. :P

I am noticing that myself - the lower the carb intake the less need for deodorant. However, when the temperature is around 90+ degrees, I decided it was best to be on the safe side, so I tend to use it anyway. Perhaps it won't be necessary at all by winter.

 

[hiker]

How do you keep the Baking Soda under your arms?
Maybe dumb question, but I tried different things and I'm tired to clean my bathroom off the white stuff again -
looks kinda funny on a colored towel - as if I would engage in illegal things

Discovered that way however that it is useful as bathroom scrubbing cleaner - with a bit of lemon juice!

EmmeYa

Hi EmmeYa,

I have found the best way to be to place a little baking soda on one hand, and then put an equal amount (or little more) of water on top of it. Mix with your hands, and you should get a thick liquid -type of mixture, that can be nicely applied to the armpits. May take a few practice runs, to find a convenient consistency.

And yes, the stuff is also an excellent scrubbing cleaner.

Aleana, thank you for the deodorant recipe, looks like worth a try.

 

[cubbie]

Recently I found out that milk of magnesia works wonders. I could go 2-3 days (living in a tropical climate and does workouts) on average without it, just plain showering. It's easier to apply than baking soda. If you can't get milk of magnesia, regular Epsom salt dissolved in water is okay too. Good way to add magnesium to the body.

 

[Nook]

I'll have to agree with Ailen, Pete and TruthSeeker. If you're in ketosis for a while and detox your body of everything you can, eventually smells will be 'Gone with the wind'. I personally have some brand name commercial male colognes which I never use on my skin. Only when I'm fully dressed I might spray it on my outfit, cause my leather jacket can get smelly :P ... But me physically, never. Well, I mean since I've gone ketogenic at least....let's not talk about before :D

Even though sometimes my friends remark that I smell like meat/salami, does that count?

 

[Carl]

After being frustrated with every non-aluminium underarm stick that I have tried, I had a little experiment today. I got the idea from Illion's Darkness over Tibet where he mentions that the Tibetans wash with butter.

Basically I just rubbed a small amount of butter over all the skin in my underarms. I know it sounds hideous, but it totally worked, and after a 6 hour shift in the hot busy restaurant there is still no odor at all!

Anyway, I don't know if this will help anyone but I thought it was worth sharing :D